Hey fam, big news! The Chinese mainland just crossed 1.15 billion 5G mobile phone users—yes, you read that right! 🚀
According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), that’s a whopping 63.4% of all mobile subscribers now jamming on 5G. Even cooler? There are 4.646 million 5G base stations (the towers that beam those lightning-fast signals) covering cities and towns alike. 📶✨ Think buffer-free TikTok scrolling, instant Grab orders, or seamless cloud gaming sessions—5G has your back. 🎮🍔
5G isn’t just for faster movie downloads—it's powering 86 major economic sectors from smart factories to digital health. Over 18,500 “5G-plus” industrial internet projects are live, fuelling the “AI plus” wave. We're talking new industries, business models, and services worth more than ¥24 trillion (around $3.37 trillion)! 🤖💼
What’s next on the roadmap? MIIT plans to boost digital infrastructure by rolling out gigabit networks (super-fast fiber connections) and piloting 5G-Advanced alongside 10-gigabit optical networks. It’s like upgrading from a skateboard to a hoverboard! 🛹➡️🛸
And here’s a win for wallets and the planet: thanks to network co-construction and sharing, over 1.5 million shared base stations have slashed investment costs by ¥380 billion and cut carbon emissions by 13 million tonnes a year. That’s green tech powering our future! 🌱💰
From lag-free mobile gaming to smarter factories and eco-friendly networks, 5G is reshaping life and business in the Chinese mainland. Keep your eyes peeled—this ride is just getting started! 🎮🔋🌏
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Number of 5G mobile phone users in China surpasses 1.15 billion
cgtn.com
